Ricardo J Pereira

@biodiversitysmns.bsky.social

Head of Biodiversity Monitoring | SMNS & Univ. of Hohenheim ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿชฒ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿงฌ
Passionate about species formation & persistence in a changing world. ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒ
Committed to mentoring future scientists & engaged citizens. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’ก

https://biodiversitysmns.wixsite.com/rpereiralab

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I'm deep down the rabbit hole on FROGFISH, 60 species of anglerfish in family Antennariidae. They are deeply, utterly WEIRD & MARVELOUS. Most walk on modified fins. Others use jet propulsion. Some are capable of air-breathing. Some are "hairy", others blend perfectly in sargassum.

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How can genomics help address today's biodiversity crisis?

Explore GBE's Conservation Genomics collection to discover research advancing conservation biology and the understanding and management of biodiversity.

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Conservation Genomics for biodiversity research. Read the collection and submit your work. Genome Biology and Evolution. OUP.
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Male octopuses use a specialized arm that acts as both a sensory and reproductive organ to navigate the femaleโ€™s mantle, locate oviducts, and transfer sperm.

These findings reveal how sensory systems shape reproductive behavior and drive speciation. #WorldOctopusDay https://scim.ag/4rKAxMB

Animals rely on sensory cues to choose mates before reproduction. Male octopuses use a specialized arm that acts as both a sensory and reproductive organ to navigate the femaleโ€™s mantle, locate oviducts, and transfer sperm. These findings reveal how sensory systems shape reproductive behavior and drive speciation. This image shows courtship during mating. Credit: Roy Caldwell/TONMO.com
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Johns Hopkins Biology is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in computational genetics and genomics. Applications due Nov. 8th: apply.interfolio.com/194924

In my experience, this has been an incredibly supportive environment to build a lab. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

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Iโ€™m excited to share the ๐ŸŒท๐Ÿชป "meadow plot" ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒท, a new pop genomics visualization tool I created to ID putative selective sweeps across the genome using windowed ฯ€ & FST estimates from pixy. User-friendly tutorial here: paigeduffin.github.io/meadow_plot_...
Please help spread the word by sharing! ๐Ÿงฌ

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๐Ÿšจ JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ๐Ÿšจ Please share!

We're looking for an entomologist to join our dept.! I'm excited as it's broadly advertised to find someone who can build a stellar teaching program w/research on insect ecology. Deadline is tight (end of Oct.). Read more & apply at jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/235...

Flyer that says: THE DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT PATHOLOGY We're hiring! The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology is seeking applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Insect Ecology (60% teaching/40% research). The position will play a central role in the departmentโ€™s undergraduate curriculum, including ENT 201: Insects and People, as well as additional undergraduate and graduate courses. The position also provides an opportunity to build a nationally recognized research program in insect ecology, secure external funding, and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead instruction for ENT 201: Insects and People and teach additional courses using effective, technology-enhanced approaches. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs. Establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in insect ecology (e.g., behavior, plantโ€“insect interactions, community ecology, conservation, or global change biology). Publish in peer-reviewed journals and engage students in research. Contribute to departmental, college, and university service, engage with scientific societies, review manuscripts and grant proposals, and participate in outreach. WHO WEโ€™RE LOOKING FOR: Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Expertise in one or more areas of insect ecology (e.g., IPM, invasive species, pollination biology, vector ecology, trophic interactions, global change, or molecular/community ecology). Ph.D. in Entomology or a related field, with a proven publication and funding track record (as PI/Co-PI or lead author). JOIN OUR TEAM! For more information and to submit your application, please visit: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/234875
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Island species ๐Ÿ๏ธ frequently experience founder events and population bottlenecks ๐Ÿงฌ and are often subject to disturbances that further reduce population sizes. Despite these challenges, some island lineages persist for millennia ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ โ€”the paradox of persistence. Hereโ€™s what we learned about it:

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Final weeks! Don't miss the October 1 deadline for the NHM Student Collections Study Awards, open to all undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting program. Apply today: go.nhm.org/student-coll...

Students work on a jacketed fossil in the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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๐ŸšจWe're hiring a new Curator of Mammals!!๐Ÿšจ
๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฆ“๐ŸฆŒ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ›๐Ÿฟ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ”๐Ÿฆ‡๐Ÿฆฅ๐Ÿฆฆ๐Ÿฆจ๐Ÿฆ˜๐Ÿฆก๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿฆญ๐Ÿฆ’๐Ÿงธ
Come join the Vertebrate Unit at @nhmdk.bsky.socialโ€”a fantastic team in the heart of Denmark's beautiful capital! Amazing collections, incredible history.
Please share widely! ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ›๏ธ
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